How far is Cleveland, OH from Lodi, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Lodi, OH is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.46 mi
03h 52m
Flight
136.36 mi
219.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.36 mi
Kilometers
219.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.46 mi
Kilometers
283.99 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T08:09
Arrive Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dennison
OH

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From Cleveland
88.2 mi
01h 56m
To Lodi
88.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Lodi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Lodi.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Colerain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Heights Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1947 ft · 39 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left

    700 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Ohio Valley Pike

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight

    1453 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

    2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2318 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  33. 33

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1051 ft · 14 sec · 3rd Street

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    863 ft · 24 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3113 ft · 58 sec

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 7

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 7

  37. 37

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on State Route 7

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 7

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Lodi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
48.2 mi · 27%
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 15%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Ohio Valley Pike
11.4 mi · 6%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 5%
State Route 7
4.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

28.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
01h 56m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lodi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Lodi?

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Cleveland and 88.2 miles from Lodi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lodi.

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dennison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.

RAIL

Alliance

62 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 136.36 mi (219.45 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Lodi

#2 Lodi

Village in Medina County, Ohio

Population2,913
Coordinates39.6111900, -80.9401000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Lodi (-80.9401, 39.61119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.57 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.46 gal · 47.14 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.43 $52.86
Premium $4.79 $29.84 $59.68
Diesel $4.30 $26.81 $53.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Lodi. The current time is 08:09:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.